The third series of the E-Type came out in 1971, powered by a fresh new V12 engine and returning to the high speeds of before. The company added its first ever V12 to the E-Type as a way of stating even further its sports potency. The body style versions available were reduced to only 2: convertible and 2+2 coupé.
Production of the E-Type would ultimately end in 1975 and the cars from the third generation are considered to be the rarest of all that remain.

The series III is built with a 5.3L, naturally aspirated, front-mounted engine, which produces around 276 hp and reaches a top speed of 150 mi/h (241 km/h). With a 4-speed manual transmission, this continues to be a rear-wheel drive model.

As previously mentioned, there were only 2 body versions available for the third series of the E-Type, which were the convertible and the 2+2 coupé. Exterior elements that can clearly identify the V12-powered E-Type are the slightly bigger front grill and a rear badge that tells that it’s a V12-engined car. Body construction is based on an aluminum block and head.

The original Jaguar car factory opened its doors in 1922, under the name Swallow Sidecar Company, when motorcycle enthusiasts William Lyons and William Walmsley gathered to create a new automobile brand, specialized in sidecars, which would be sited in Blackpool, UK. High performance and luxury were the most desired qualities for their products.
In 1928, the company was relocated to the city of Coventry and in 1934 its... more